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The following is a list of outside organizations that provide scholarship opportunities for students. A number of these scholarships are intended for students attending one of our colleges while many others are open to students attending any higher education institution. For more information, follow the contact information for the scholarship or contact our Financial Aid department.
AES Scholarship
Deadline is September 15, 2007.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
AFL-CIO Sponsored Scholarships
Union-sponsored scholarships are at www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/ collegecosts/scholar.cfm UFCW Suffridge Scholarship CLUW Scholarship AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholarship Union Mastercard Scholarship Iowa Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Scholarship
Alcoa Employees & Community Credit Union Scholarships
February deadline www.aecu.org/.
One scholarship is for high school juniors and seniors planning to enter college. One scholarship is for members age 19 or over, considered non-traditional-aged or continuing education students.
The high school scholarship is open to any high school student classified as either a junior or senior. The non-traditional scholarship will be awarded to a member age 19 years or older entering an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or vocational program.
Entrants must have an account established in their own name and be "Members in Good Standing" at Alcoa Employees & Community Credit Union.
Alcoa Employees & Community Credit Union directors, employees, and their family members are ineligible to participate in the scholarship competition.
American Association of University Women
April deadline
The Clinton Branch is awarding scholoarships as part of their ongoing commitment to women's higher education. Applicants must be graduates of high schools in Camanche, Clinton, Fulton, or Goose Lake, and should be planning to graduate from a four year college or university. Contact Cheryl Bakkestuen at (563)243-7868. Applications are available in the Registration Office.
American Business Women's Association Scholarship (ABWA)
March deadline
Scholarships are open to any student, male or female, who will be a attending a post-secondary institution for the 2007-2008 school year. These scholarships are not limited to those pursuing a degree in Business, but are open to those enrolled in any course of study in a higher education setting. Selection will be made on the basis of financial need and academic ability. Additional information and applications available at Registration Office.
American Chemical Society Scholarship
February deadline
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic and American Indian Students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences. Students intending to major in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at ACS Scholarship.
American Legion of Iowa Foundation Scholarship
April deadline
In addition to the Legion's concern for disabled veterans, the Legion pledges to be of service to our community, state, and nation. Award monies are given for a research project or equipment requested by an individual and awarded to an institution for one year. Renewal applications are accepted. Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
American Society for Industrial Security Scholarship
October deadline
Applicants must be either a full-time or part-time student and have completed one year of study at a recognized college, university or community college, declared criminology, criminal justice major or related professional security program, gpa 3.0 (4.0 scale) is required for graduate students. Undergraduate gpa requirement set by local ASIS chapter, minimum credit hours: 15 hours in criminology, criminal justice or related professional security program, related work or intern experiences a plus. Candidates will submit an application form and an official grade transcript, an institutional validation of program enrollment in a fully accredited college, university or community college, and a recommendation from a faculty member. Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
Angelfire Scholarship
January deadline
One of the Datatel scholarships (see the Datatel listing). This scholarship is available to students currently attending a Datatel client institution who are veterans of the Vietnam War, spouses or children of Vietnam veterans, or refugees from Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia during the 1964-1975 timeframe. Application is by internet only at www.datatel.com/dsf/.
APPMA Jules Schwimmer Scholarship Program
April deadline
Those eligible to apply are high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are the dependent sons and daughters (including adopted and stepchildren) of full-time employees of APPMA member firms world wide. The parent must have been employed by an APPMA member firm for at least one year as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. NOTE: The parents of applicants must still be employed by an APPMA member firm at the time the winners are selected in May.
To obtain and submit your application online go to www.scholarshipadministrators.net/ and use the ID code "APPMA" For more information, please contact Emily Johnson at Scholarship Program Administrators at: P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 37202-3737, phone (615) 627-3833.
Arby's-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine
March deadline
Each applicant must have been a matched little brother or little sister in an affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters program for at least one year. The match need not be current. Candidates will be selected based on a vision for the future, volunteer work, community involvement, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and financial need.
Army Emergency Relief
Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund
March deadline
Print application (Nov. 1st-Feb. 20th or apply online at www.aerhg.org/ Nov. 1st-March 1st.) Applicants must be dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of army soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. The children of grey area reservists are also eligible, who are unmarried for the entire academic year, under the age of 22 on May 1, 2005 based on the 2005-6 academic year.
Applicants must be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as full-time dependent students for the entire academic year in accredited post-secondary schools and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Awards based on financial need and evidenced by income, family size and special financial obligations.
Association for Women in Sports Media Scholarships
October deadline
This program is open to women who are enrolled in college or graduate school full time and plan to pursue a career in sports writing, sports copy editing, sports broadcasting, or sports public relations. Entrants are required to submit a letter explaining why they are interested in a career in sports journalism, a resume highlighting their journalism experience, a letter of recommendation, up to 5 samples of their work, and a $5 application fee. The stipend is $1,000 for one year; nonrenewable. Sports Illustrated (212) 522-3124.
Bank Of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes
July deadline
No purchase or loan application is necessary. A purchase or loan application will not increase your chances of winning. Eligibility: this sweepstakes is available only in the United States and is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States including the District of Columbia, who are high school seniors or college students (attending a school within the U.S.) Employees of the advertising and promotion agencies of Bank of America (the "sponsor"), their immediate family members and all others with whom they are domiciled, are not eligible. Subject to all federal, state and local laws and void where prohibited by law. www.bankofamerica.com/studentbanking/, choose FA Sweepstakes and What We Offer.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
February deadline
Applicant must be nominated by an accredited institution, be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior, have a college GPA of at least "B" and be in the upper fourth of his or her class and be a U. S. citizen, resident or resident alien. Government scholarships are located at www.studentjobs.gov/d_scholarship.asp
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
April deadline
Up to $5,000 per year is awarded for study abroad programs. Eligibility criteria: U.S. citizen, undergraduate student in good standing at a U.S. institution of higher education, receiving federal Pell Grant funding at time of application, and applying or accepted into a fall study abroad program for credit in a country which is currently not under travel warning. (travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html.) See www.iee.org/programs/gilman/
Business & Professional Women's Scholarship (Muscatine)
March deadline
This scholarship is not restricted to women, or to a four (4) year institution or to a business-related degree. Applications are available in the Registration Office.
Business & Professional Women's Scholarship (Iowa)
March deadline
Applicant must be a resident of Iowa, a non-traditional student and has completed at least one (1) year in an institution of higher learning with satisfactory scholastic standing. Applicant must be a United States citizen, out of the workforce and wants or needs to go back to work, but needs additional education, has completed high school five or more years ago and now wants to start or resume their college education, demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals. The applicant does not need to be a member of Business and Professional Women of Iowa. In addition to the formal application, the applicant must attach a copy of her (his) transcripts along with three letters of reference as to their character and need for this scholarship. Contact Maxine Losen at 319-636-2491. Applications are available in the Registration Office.
Career Advancement Scholarships
March deadline
Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution, in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/re-enter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying one of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, computer science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and non-degree programs are not covered. www.bpwusa.org/
Careers In Agriculture Scholarship Program
March deadline
www.agriliance.com/4Careers/scholarships.asp.
Sponsored by Agriliance, Croplan Genetics and Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed. Awards $1,000 scholarships to 50 high school seniors interested in livestock or agronomy-related studies. Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a two-or-four-year livestock or agronomy-related curriculum in the fall following high school graduation; demonstrate leadership and academic performance; and write an essay describing why he or she is interested in an agricultural career. To apply, print and complete the application form and mail it to the address on the form. Winners will be notified in early May.
Carver Scholars For Iowa Students Scholarship
The Carver Scholarship Program provides significant financial aid for selected Iowa students already attending, or planning to transfer from a community college or two-year private college as a junior, to one of the three regents universities or one of the 24, four-year private colleges under the membership of the Iowa College Foundation within the state of Iowa. Brochures are available at the Registration Office.
Coca-Cola Two Year Scholars Program
May deadline
Nominees must have at least a 2.5 GPA, have some community service, and be enrolled in at least two courses during the upcoming fall term at a two-year institution. www.coca-colascholars.org/. MCC's FICE number is 1882.
Community College Alliance Online Learning Scholarship
The applicant must currently attend or have attended a partnering community college (MCC), must have taken at least one distance education class at a partnering community college, must submit the scholarship application by the published deadlines, must have a minimum average 2.5 cumulative GPA from all previous colleges or universities attended, academic transcripts from current and other colleges must be attached to the application and must submit a typed essay with application describing how distance education has positively affected your life. An application is available at http://alliance.franklin.edu/en_us/alliance.franklin.edu/.
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarships
January deadline
Application and references are accepted online only at http://www.datatel.com/dsf/. This scholarship is awarded to students currently attending a Datatel client institution with six or more credit hours. Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges students are eligible for this scholarship. Other Datatel client scholarships are Angelfire Scholarship, Returning Student Scholarship and the Nancy Goodhue Lynch Scholarship. Please refer to the names of these scholarships in this listing. For more information see the following flier.
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Eagle Scholarship Fund
March and August deadlines
Applicant must be self-identifying gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered undergraduate person, have demonstrated a significant interest in educating the public about issues that surround gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered sexual/affectional orientation, have worked to eliminate prejudice and discrimination directed at gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered persons and who actively promote and defend the human and civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons.
Excellence in Education
March deadline
Muscatine community schools student scholarships are awarded to 20 seniors with $2,000 and 10 eighth grade students with $1,000 scholarships to be used at the academic institution of their choice after they graduate. Selection is based on the student's eligibility and potential, as demonstrated through the application and the letters of recommendation. a committee of teachers and community members will select the recipients. Community members, including teachers, administrators and parents may make nominations. All nominations must be accompanied by at least one letter of support from a school employee.
Muscatine community schools professional awards for support staff recognizes school employees who have demonstrated excellence within their profession with one $500 excellence award. This category includes transportation, food service, clerical, maintenance, secretarial and custodial employees. Nominations may be made by community members, including teachers, administrators and students.
Family Involvement Board Scholarships
February deadline www.iowacreditunions.com/
Scholarships for both traditional and non-traditional students are available for 1) a scholarship program for high school students planning to enter college and 2) a scholarship for non-traditional-aged and continuing education students. The high school scholarship will award a first place prize of $1,500; second place $1,000; third place, $750 and fourth place $500. The non-traditional scholarship category will award two $1,000 scholarships.
The high school scholarship is open to any high school student classified as either a junior or senior. The non-traditional scholarship is open to any person who is entering or attending an accredited undergraduate, graduate or vocational program. Entrants must have an account established in his, or her, own name and be a member in good standing at a credit union that is a member of the Iowa Credit Union League.
Fejervary Trust Scholarship
The Fejervary Trust Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior, trade school student or college student who will be attending (or is currently attending) a college or trade school and majoring in an agricultural field of study. The applicant must be a resident of Scott County, Iowa. The scholarship award will be up to $3,000 per year and can be received for a maximum of four years. Contact the Fejervary Trust, P.O. Box 187, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722-0004.
Friendly House Micka Scholarship
For adults who wish to continue their education but are unable to do so because of financial circumstances. Must be 21 or older and resident of Davenport.
Gates Millennium Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to low-income minorities with significant financial need. www.gmsp.org/
Genesis Health Group Scholarship
March deadline
Four scholarships worth $1,500 each will be awarded in April to college undergraduates for the quad city area who are enrolled in pre-medical or equivalent biology-based preparatory programs for entrance into medical school. Six scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are reserved for area high school seniors who plan to enter a technical, two-year or four-year health professional program at an accredited institution in Iowa or Illinois. www.genesishealth.com/
Glamour's 2008 Top 10 College Women Competition
November deadline
What it takes: Leadership experience, involvement on campus and in your community, unique, inspiring goals, excellence in your field of study, status as a college junior.
Governor Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship
For Iowa high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate ability and need. Submit written application. Requires essay and three reference letters. www.iowacollegeaid.org/commissioncentral/schgrants/
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
February deadline
Students applying may be transferring to any U.S. accredited four-year institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam in fall of 2007 or spring of 2008. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; be currently enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college; have plans to transfer and enroll full-time at a four-year, U.S.-accredited institution; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00; and apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA. www.hsf.net/
HON Industries Charitable Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is available to high school graduating seniors who will attend MCC, Augustana, Iowa Wesleyan or St. Ambrose University. Contact your high school for a deadline and an application.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
For high school seniors who faced personal adversity. National and/or state awards. Requires two essays. www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/.
Howard R. Harper Scholarship
January deadline
Applicant must be currently attending or accepted to a VA approved college or vocational technical school. Applicant must be a current member of the EANGI and have been a member the previous year or the spouse or child of a member. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. See registration for an application.
IAHPERD (Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
March deadline
The applicant must be an undergraduate student who is planning to enter the physical education, health, recreation or dance profession. Applicant must be of at least a sophomore standing, enrolled in an Iowa college or university and have a current GPA of at least 2.5. The student should be involved in student activities and professional organizations.
IBM Research Internship For Undergraduate Women
January deadline
www.aps.org/educ/cswp/ibmintern.html. This program is open to women who are college sophomores or juniors majoring in chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science or engineering, electrical engineering, or physics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a willingness to accept a summer internship at an IBM research facility in Austin, Texas; Yorktown Heights, New York; or San Jose, California. They must submit a 250-word essay describing their interest in research and how this opportunity will advance their career goals.
Illini Hospital Scholarship
This scholarship/loan program is for students who wish to attend an accredited college or university and, after graduation from college, take a position with Illini Hospital in specified medical areas. See the Registration Office for an application.
Iowa ETV-Education & Training Voucher
For high school seniors who were in Iowa foster care on the 18th birthday or graduation. Submit written application. www.carvertrust.org/
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship
March deadline
Sons and/or daughters of Iowa Farm Bureau members are eligible; applicants must apply in the county where their Farm Bureau membership is held. Applicant must be accepted by or enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicants must be working toward a degree in one of the following occupational areas of agriculture and/or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education or agricultural health. www.ifbf.org/
Iowa Farm Bureau Nursing
Purpose of the program is to reduce the shortage of clinical care nurses and improve access to clinical care nursing services in rural Iowa. Only applications who will be entering their second (or greater) year in their course of study will be considered.
Iowa Foster Child Grant
April deadline
Eligible applicants must be in Iowa foster care under the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Human Services on your 18th birthday or when you graduate from high school, be scheduled to graduate from an Iowa high school during the application year, have a minimum CGPA of 2.25, apply for admissions at an accredited Iowa college or university, complete the FAFSA on or before the application deadline, agree not to use any federal student loan program to finance your first year of college or university expenses, provide copies of all semester final grades to the Iowa College Student Aid Commission and agree to maintain at least monthly contacts with assigned DHS Transition Planning Specialists or as required by the Iowa Student Aid Commission. www.iowacollegeaid.org/commissioncentral/schgrants/
Iowa Hospital Education And Research Foundation
(IHERF) Career Scholarship Program
May deadline
Scholarship-winning students agree to work in an Iowa hospital for one year for each year they receive an award. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to registration, licensure, or a clinical laboratory science degree and within two years of completing your professional education. www.ihaonline.org/careers/scholarships.html
Iowa Park And Recreation Association Scholarships
Deadline is March 1ST.
The J. Nevin Nichols Scholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners.
The MUSCO/Outdoor Recreation Products Scholarshipis open to both the full-time student and/or practitioner for the pursuance of under-graduate or graduate study in the field of parks and recreation.
The Iowa Amateur Softball Association Scholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners.
The IPRA Membership Scholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners.
The Foundation for Iowa Parks and Recreation Scholarship is open to both the full-time student and/or practitioner for the pursuance of undergraduate or graduate study in the field of parks and recreation.
The Kathryn Krieg Membership Sholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners. In order to receive the scholarship, the recipient is asked to attend the IPRA Awards Banquet held in conjunction with the Spring Conference.
Note on eligibility of scholarship recipients: students applying for the scholarship must, 1) complete an official IPRA scholarship application form, 2) have a minimum of one semester or summer term left to complete when the scholarships are awarded, and 3) be a current member of the Iowa Park and Recreation Association. www.iowaparkandrecreation.org/
ISBGA (Iowa Schools Buildings &
Grounds Association) Scholarship
May deadline
The Iowa Schools Buildings & Grounds Association (ISBGA) seeks to assist students to continue their education by offering scholarships to accredited secondary education Iowa colleges. The ISBGA has established a scholarship program for children or legal dependants of its members who plan to obtain an Associate or Bachelor's degree. www.isbga.org/scholarship.html
Jeannette Rankin Award
Deadline is February of each year.
www.rankinfoundation.org/. Women who are 35 years of age or older are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they are in financial need and have clear educational goals. They must be U.S. citizens and enrolled in a certified program of technical/vocational training or undergraduate education.
Jim Glaza Scholarship
June deadline
Applicant must attend state convention of The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa. List community activities you are involved in and how you are making the lives of blind people better and your views on blindness. Address inquiries to the Black Hawk County Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Iowa, 722 Denver Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50702.
Judge Glenn Scholarship
For students from the 8th Judicial District of Iowa (SE part of the State) who were in foster care at least 1 year prior to 18th birthday. Obtain application from the CASA office, 107 S. Court, Suite 3, Ottumwa, IA 52501, phone: 641-683-9474.
Kid's Chance, Inc.
Applicants must be Iowa residents and must have a parent who is disabled or deceased.
Latinos Unidos of Iowa & State Farm Insurance Scholarship
September deadline
Applicants must demonstrate highest GPA, involvement in school activities, leadership roles, mentoring, involvement in the Latino community and involvement in social activities outside of school. Contact Lena Avila Robison at fax 515-323-8999.
Le Tendre Education Fund For Homeless Children
September deadline
The scholarship funds are available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless during their school attendance, and who have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement. nch.ari.net/letendreindex.html
Louisa County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
July deadline
A $250 scholarship for a Louisa county 4-H alumnus will be awarded during their second semester. Applicants should draft their own letter of application not to exceed four pages, plus a letter of recommendation from a former 4-H club leader. See registration for more information.
Mercy Auxiliary Scholarship
March deadline
Applicants must reside in the service area of Mercy Medical Center of Clinton. Scholarship is to be used for the pursuit of education in the health field. The primary purpose of this scholarship fund is to encourage people from all walks of life and economic backgrounds to enter into a career in the health field. Applications and more information is available in the Foundation Office. Note: First time applicants may be contacted for a personal interview.
McGregor Scholarship Program for Students
who are Blind or Visually Impaired
April Deadline
Maximum Award: $2,500 per academic year
Scholarship application information will be available from Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) throughout Iowa, at Iowa high schools, at the Iowa Department for the Blind, and at the Iowa Braille School website.
For additional information contact: McGregor Scholarship Committee, Iowa Braille School, 1002 G Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349 or by phone @ 319-472-5221, ext. 1105.
Mohassan Grotto Scholarship
August 1 deadline
The scholarship is open to any person in their second or higher year of study toward a career in the medical field. Up to 10 students are eligible for this scholarship with a minimum award of $800. These scholarships are restricted to persons whose legal home address is within eastern Iowa (any county wholly or partly east of hwy 218) or the counties of Henry, Rock Island, and Mercer in Illinois and who are either a member or were a member of a Masonic body/Masonic youth group or have a spouse, parent (step/foster), grandparent (step), great grandparent (step), or sibling who is or was a member of a Masonic body. See registration for applications.
Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship
March deadline by faculty nomination.
Eighty scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to sophomore and junior students who study the environment or related fields or whose plan of study will include coursework in ethics and public policy and/or public or community service experience in the area of the candidate's career field; or are native American or Alaska native and study fields related to health care or tribal public policy. Up to six students may be nominated. www.udall.gov/
Morris Scholarship
March deadline
Applicants must be of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Those eligible are Iowa high school graduates and residents of Iowa planning to attend a U.S. college or university. High School seniors are eligible to apply. Applicants must be new for the 2007-2008 academic year. Community college students enrolled in a degree program are eligible to apply. Currently, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, The University of Iowa, Drake, Simpson and Grand View College match funds. www.morrisscholarship.org/
Muscatine Association of Firefighters Local #1672
Michael R. Kruse Memorial Scholarship
March deadline
An award is given to a student who is entering a community college within the state of Iowa and majoring in fire service or EMS. The student must live in Muscatine, Louisa or Cedar counties and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50. The award is $300 per year, half awarded per semester. See the Registration Office for an application.
Nancy J. Bauer Pilot Club Scholarship
April deadline
The Pilot Club of Muscatine is offering the Nancy J. Bauer Scholarship in the amount of up to $500. Interested students must be enrolling at Muscatine Community College in the 2007-08 year, be a resident of Muscatine County and be a liberal arts major. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to and active involvement in the community.
Nancy Goodhue Lynch Scholarship
January deadline
This is one of the Datatel scholarships. (See the Datatel listing.) This scholarship is awarded to two undergraduate information technology students currently attending a Datatel client institution. Each scholar is awarded $2,500. Application is by internet only at www.datatel.com/dsf/
National Association of Women In Construction
May deadline
Funds are available for students (male and female) interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry, i.e. engineering, drafting, architecture, etc. The applicant must enroll in a construction industry related program in a college or vocational school, be full-time with a minimum of 12 hours enrollment per semester. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale) and show need for financial aid. Submit a copy of school transcripts with your application.
National Foster Parent Association
Requires essay and letters of recommendation. www.nfpainc.org/
National Society of Public Accountants
March deadline
Undergraduate students, majoring in accounting at a U.S. accredited 2- or 4-year college. Applicants must have a "B" or better overall GPA. Applicants must be U. S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S. accredited school. Second, third and fourth year students are eligible. An application and information are available at www.nsacct.org/
National Student Nurses Association
January deadline
Current enrollment and matriculation in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate or generic master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program. Contact www.nsna.org/foundation/scholarships/undergrad.asp
Nature Conservancy Of Iowa Summer Intern
Scholarships In Conservation Biology -
Anna Beal Intern or
Loess Hills Alliance Intern Scholarships
February deadline
These scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students attending institutions of higher learning in Iowa. Recipients of the scholarships will engage in field stewardship projects on preserves managed by the nature conservancy. Each recipient must receive college credit for the internship. Contact www.tnc.org/iowa/
N.K.L Nursing Scholarship
March deadline
Applicants must reside in the service area of Mercy Medical Center of Clinton, be admitted to the a nursing program and scholarships be used for tuition costs of pursuing the nursing degree. Applications may be picked up at and returned to the Foundation office.
Orphan Foundation of America
High school seniors who were in foster care for at least one year prior to age 18 or graduation. See OFA for Casey Family Scholars & Hidegard Lash Merit Scholarship. Students in foster care at time of high school graduation or 18th birthday & entering their second or higher year of college. www.orphan.org/
Pat Clark Memorial Scholarship
March deadline
A $1,500 scholarship is available to applicants in the community of Muscatine, Iowa (Muscatine & Louisa Counties) studying health care. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Bickford Cottage of Muscatine (563-263-6600, Bobbie Krieger) or The Eby Group (1-888-782-3201, Jill Craft) or at the MCC Registration Office.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is renewable for the second year if a 3.00 GPA is maintained and a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Preference is given to students with 45 transferable credit hours at the community college, 3.50 gpa and full-time.
Project 21 Scott County
The goal of Project 21 is to prevent underage gambling.
Returning Student Scholarship
January deadline
This is one of the Datatel scholarships (See the Datatel listing). This $1,500 scholarship provides assistance to current students of a Datatel client institution who have experienced a five-year or more absence from school. Application is by internet only at www.datatel.com/dsf/
Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship
For legal Iowa residents, high school seniors only, very competitive, based on honors and merit. Submit written application. www.iowacollegeaid.org/commissioncentral/schgrants/
Robert D. Blue Scholarship
May deadline
This scholarship is made possible by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, and is awarded annually. All Iowa students wishing to attend an Iowa college or university are eligible for consideration. Applicants are expected to demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character. The scholarship is for one academic year only; new winners are chosen each year. Students wishing to be considered for scholarships are required to complete the application online at www.rdblue.org/ www.treasurer.state.ia.us/
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
January deadline
Academic year, multi-year and cultural scholarships are available. You must be a citizen of a country in which there is a rotary club and have completed at least two years of university coursework or equivalent professional experience prior to beginning scholarship studies. There are no age restrictions. Spouses or descendants of Rotarians may not apply. Other restrictions apply. Scholarship cannot be used to study in an area of a country where the candidate has previously lived for more than six months and may not be used in conjunction with a study abroad program based in another country. www.studentloan.org/
Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial
Scholarships (Rotary Club of Des Moines)
January deadline
Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships
Provide funding, not to exceed $26,000 (US dollars) for one academic year, specifically to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, room and board, and educational supplies. Main Requirements: Fluency in a language other than your own ideally in the applicable country and applicant may NOT have lived in proposed country of study previously.
Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships
This scholarship is the same as above, although award is a flat grant of $13,000 per year for two years of degree-oriented study.
Main Requirements: Fluency in language other than your own ideally in the applicable country and applicant may NOT have lived in proposed country of study previously.
Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships
This scholarship funds a 3 or 6 month program of INTENSIVE language study and cultural immersion. It funds of up to $12,000 or $19,000, respectively, to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, room and board, and educational supplies.
Main Requirements: Fluency in a language other than your own IS NOT required, although some study of that language and culture prior to this trip is strongly encouraged.
Ruth B. Sayre Scholarship
February deadline www.ifbf.org/
This program is open to women in Iowa who wish to continue a college education. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, show the ability to complete their education, have financial need, show potential leadership, and carry at least 9 units of credit.
Sallie Mae
African-American student pursuing a college education may apply.
www.salliemae.com/news/
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Elks National Foundation most valuable scholars may apply by the January 10th deadline.
www.salliemae.com/
news/newslink103002.html#hed103002b
Agricultural scholarships are available at
www.salliemae.com/
news/newslink103002.html#hed103002c
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program
(also Higher Reach Scholarship, Walmart Associate
Scholarship and Walton Foundation Scholarship)
February deadline
Graduating high school seniors enrolling full-time in a 2- or 4-year college in the U. S., having a CGPA of 2.50 or higher, have taken the ACT or SAT tests, a U. S. citizen for at least one year are eligible if they have not already receiving a full scholarship, enrolled in a military academy or are a Wal-Mart employee or immediate relative. www.walmartfoundation.org/ There are four different scholarships.
ShopKo
For high school seniors and current college students. Written applications are at store locations or on line at www.shopko.com/scholar/
State of Iowa
For high school seniors (honors). Contact high school guidance office for written application.
Talbots Women's Scholarship
March deadline
Applicants must be women currently residing in the U.S., have earned a high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago, be seeking a degree from an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university or vocational-technical school and have at least two full-time semesters remaining to complete their undergraduate degree. www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Iowa
Applicant must work in a registered or licensed child care facility, work directly with children at least 30 hours per week, committed to remaining in the early childhood field, be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in the early childhood associate degree program at your local community college and are willing to make a commitment to continue working at your present place of employment for at least one year. For more information or an application, contact the Iowa Child Care and Early Education Network, (515) 883-1206 or www.iowachildnetwork.org/
Tylenol Scholarship
September deadline
Applicants must be pursuing health-related careers. Receive more information and apply online at www.tylenol.com/
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/
studentloans/marketing.cfm?wt.mc_id=r2631
February deadline
Online application only. The Internet Scholarship Program is exclusively for high school seniors, nation wide, random selection. Winners will be selected at random. The student must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien; a high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university; enrolled and accepted in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university; and enrolled by September 2006 in a full-time course of study at an accredited school.
USA Funds Access To Education Scholarship
www.usafunds.org/
Full-time students receive $1,500 and half-time students receive $750. Students who maintain GPAs of at least 2.50 may receive renewal scholarships annually until the students receive their final degrees or certificates or until the total award reaches $6,000, whichever comes first.
Unity Health System Auxiliary Scholarships
April deadline
$550 Nursing Education Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in nursing. Student residence must be within the Unity Health Care service area which includes: Atalissa, Bennett, Columbus Junction, Conesville, Durant, Fruitland, Grandview, Illinois City, Letts, Moscow, Muscatine, New Boston, Nichols, Stockton, Tipton, Wapello, West Liberty and Wilton.
Zip codes include: 52653, 52720, 52721, 52738, 52739, 52747, 52749, 52752, 52754, 52760, 52761, 52766, 52769, 52772, 52776, 52778, 61259 and 61272. Unity employees and their dependents residing outside the service area may also apply. If necessary, interviews of the finalists will be arranged at the convenience of the scholarship committee and finalists. If a scholarship is awarded, a check will be paid directly to your educational institution and will apply to your second semester expenses.
$750 Education Scholarship
The student must be working towards a health care degree or certificate leading to an education credential recognized by his/her respective state licensing board. student residence must be within the unity health care service area which includes: Atalissa, Bennett, Columbus Junction, Conesville, Durant, Fruitland, Grandview, Illinois City, Letts Moscow, Muscatine, New Boston, Nichols, Stockton, Tipton, Wapello, West Liberty and Wilton. Zip codes include: 52653, 52720, 52721, 52738, 52739, 52747, 52749, 52752, 52754, 52760, 52761, 52766, 52769, 52772, 52776, 52778, 61259 and 61272. Unity employees residing outside the service area may also apply. If necessary, interviews of the finalists will be arranged at the convenience of the scholarship committee and finalists. If a scholarship is awarded, a check will be paid directly to your educational institution and will apply to your second semester expenses.
Viva Quad Cities Fiesta
The VIVA Cities Scholarship assists students in the Quad Cities area pursue higher education. Applicans must be a resident of Rock Island, Henry, Mercer counties in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. June Deadline.
WalMart Associate Scholarship
For Wal-Mart high school senior employees or children of employees. Applications are available November 1st at local store personnel offices. www.walmartfoundation.org/
Walter Cronkite NATAS Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to assist outstanding college/university students planning a career in television. These are merit scholarships and, as such, preference will be given to students who demonstrate the highest potential to join the profession and thereby contribute to its future. June deadline.
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation
March deadline
Student must 1) be a high school graduate, 2) you, your parent(s) or your spouse must be a member of Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau and have belonged for a minimum of two years prior to 01/01/05, 3) must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college that has an Agricultural Department and major or minor must be in agriculture or agribusiness, 4) must exhibit potential for successful completion of course study, 5) must be a resident of Illinois, 6) must provide ACT scores and previous semester grades, 7) previous Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship winners are eligible to apply again.
Youth For Understanding International Exchange
Experience the world through Youth for Understanding International Exchange. Make your mark on today's global communities. Through the generosity of numerous corporations, governments, foundations and individuals, you have the chance to win a full or partial scholarship to live overseas as a Youth for Understanding exchange student. See list a www.youthforunderstanding.org/
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